Posted by Midwest Punk on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:02 AM (PST)

Baltimore rockers Have Mercy and Boston emo/punk/something else group Somos are now streaming their new split in its entirety, right here.

The release features two tracks from each band, including a Jackson Browne cover from Have Mercy, and an acoustic version of a song from each band. The split is out today on No Sleep Records, and you can pick it up on colored vinyl here.

Both Have Mercy and Somos are headed out on their own tours. You can see the dates/locations of both below.

Today’s announcement is rather small when compared with previous weeks, but size doesn’t matter, right? Right?!? Ahem. Anyway, the four bands added to the 2015 Warped Tour lineup are as follows: Alvarez Kings, Moose Blood, New Beat Fund and, last but certainly not least, PVRIS. So now you know, and knowing, as GI Joe told those of us who are of a certain age, is half the battle. You can check out the full, up-to-the-minute roster below.

Tickets for Warped Tour 2015 went on sale last month (December 12th). Get yours online here. The 2015 Warped Tour kicks off June 17th in Anchorage, Alaska, and runs through August 8th in Auburn, Washington.

Pop-punk newcomers Seasons Change have released a new video for their song “Valentine”. The track is featured on the band’s upcoming debut album, “Please Don’t Leave”, which is set to debut on April 7th on No Sleep Records. You can check out the album art and track list here.

Seasons Change will be on tour later this month for the Nonstop Feeling Tour with Turnstile, Superheaven, Take Offense and Forced Order.

Posted by Bizarro Dustin on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:32 AM (PST)

Indie singer-songwriter Koji has announced that he has signed with No Sleep Records. While Koji has released various split albums through the label in the past, this will be the first time that No Sleep will be his primary home. Koji had this to say about the signing:

“In my life, I’ve been deeply humbled by the sense of agency and humanity that creating music has given me, [..] I’m honored to be working with the team at No Sleep who understand the empowering effect of music and community and who believe in my vision for both creative work. and positive social action.”

Koji released his debut full length album, Crooked In My Mind, in April 2013 via Run For Cover Records. There is no word on when his No Sleep debut will be released.

California based pop-punk band Seasons Change have released a new song off their upcoming debut album Please Don’t Leave Me. Check out the album art and tracklist below.

The band was signed to No Sleep Records last spring and plans on releasing the album through them on April 7th . The song, “Clueless” can be streamed here, and you can pre-order Please Don’t Leave Mehere.

Posted by Jonathan Lyte on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM (PST)

Albany hardcore band Drug Church are streaming a brand new song called “Work Shy” off their upcoming EP Swell. The EP is set for release on February 10th through No Sleep Records. You can listen to the song here.

Swell will serve as a follow-up to the band’s latest single “But Does It Work?”, also on the upcoming EP.

Posted by Jonathan Lyte on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 8:09 AM (PST)

Michigan’s own La Dispute have announced a string solo tour dates along side their upcoming tour with Title Flight and The Hotelier. These dates will offer a more intimately seated setting where the band will play songs that have never been heard before. There will also be book readings, Q&A, poetry, and stories from the band each night. You can check out the full list of dates below.

La Dispute released their most recent album, “Rooms Of The House”, in March 2014 on their own label, Better Living.

Band Spotlight

Normally when a band emails DS asking us to check out their debut album recorded at their friend's "home studio" I prepare myself for an obligatory 30 second listen of a horribly produced screech fest before I move on to the next email. Let me tell you, in the case of Athens' Fold The Nuts I'm extremely glad I make a point of listening to every single band that emails us, even those with names as bad as "Fold The Nuts". What I discovered was a 6 song gem of a skate punk release. Fantastic guitar solos, great speed, melodic vocals with just enough angst and clearly this friend with a home studio knows what he's doing behind the knobs. Do yourself a favor and check out the band's self-titled debut below. You can thank me later.
--------------------------------------Fold The Nuts by Fold The Nuts